Polly's Problem and Reader Home Tips Column
A compiled set of reader questions and Polly's answers covers old doily stiffening with cooked sugar syrup, avoiding misleading multi price tags, freezing pie dough in stacked, waxed paper separated layers, storing flashlight batteries in the fridge, nylon mesh as a bath scrubber, and repurposing storm door glass to protect cat claws. Other readers share small hacks and observations.
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Polly
Ruth
Agnes
Kage
Laura
Larry
Eleanor
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Advice on artery health and aging from Dr. Lamb
A 61 year old asks about hardening arteries and brain disease. Dr. Lamb explains routine X rays miss obstructive changes and urges weight control diet and exercise to reduce atherosclerosis. He notes calcium deposits and suggests tests to view brain and coronary arteries.
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DR. Lamb
Theonan
Aorta
P.O
Radio City
New York
The Coming Year Warns Against Questionable Partners
The column advises readers that a successful year lies ahead but warns against aligning with partners of questionable motives, suggesting caution and vigilance in forming alliances to protect gains and avoid risk.
Crossword Clue Set From Sunday Church Page
A compact set of crossword clues across and down covering church topics foods feats and abbreviations with entries like Latin terms and biblical references and common puzzle words suitable for a Sunday paper crossword grid. The clues demand knowledge of linguistics scripture Latin roots and everyday objects.
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By Polly Cramer
Lawrence &. Lamb, M.D
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Dewey
Nately
NEA Inc
Pat
Son of God
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Tim
Smalllake
Abraham
President Bloomer
Weh-Heh
Brutus
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Ernest
By All Sanson
Bugs Bunny
By Bob Thoves
Stoffel & Heimdahl
Osgood
By Frank Hill
Eek & Meek
By Howie Schneider
Focket
Winthrop
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Jack Peterson
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Ol’ Dave Olson
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